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RTO 868G

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,810 mi
Last recorded5,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTO 868G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,810 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 5,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,456 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 55,456 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,838 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leak from half shaft

Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,191 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,914 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,804 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 4,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 4,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 3,401 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 3,401 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 1,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 19 Nov 2010 1,016 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 7 Nov 2009 339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,990 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 6 Cwt Van?

Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99
brake recording little or no effort 81
brake binding 76
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RTO 868G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 34,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTO 868G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 6 Cwt Van typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Austin 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTO 868G registered?

RTO 868G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 24 April 1969.

Is RTO 868G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTO 868G shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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